Café No.8 Bistro

Café No.8 Bistro 🥂 Long established independent York Bistro.
🍽️ Seasonal - fresh - relaxed.
📍Based at Number 8 Gillygate, just a short stroll from the iconic York Minster.
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Having built a national reputation since 2002 for culinary quality and excellence, Café No.8 provides a range of locations in the heart of the historic City of York offering outstanding food and drink. Whether you want a hearty traditional breakfast in the surroundings of the 14th century Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, a light brunch or home-made cakes in the York Art Gallery, or a sumptuous evening

meal in the intimate-yet-casual bistro, you will find award-winning, imaginative food served by friendly, professional teams. We also provide event catering (inside or out) and planning services to bring the Café No.8 seal of quality to any event. Sourcing high-quality local produce and ingredients is at the heart of what we do, and our chefs avoid complicating matters by letting the quality of the ingredients do the talking. And we do all of this with first-rate customer service and at excellent value. Café No.8 – simple, modern, quality.

Another stunning painting by Lucie Wake, entitled Blue Yonder, is currently on display in the back room of Café No.8 Bis...
22/08/2026

Another stunning painting by Lucie Wake, entitled Blue Yonder, is currently on display in the back room of Café No.8 Bistro.

Lucie has many beautiful pieces exhibited throughout the bistro, all available to purchase. So do pop in for a meal, soak up the atmosphere, and take the opportunity to admire, and perhaps be tempted to take home one of Lucie’s wonderful works of art.

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Thank you to Elizabeth for sharing this glowing review with us on Google, we really appreciate your kind words. If you h...
20/08/2026

Thank you to Elizabeth for sharing this glowing review with us on Google, we really appreciate your kind words.

If you have dined with us recently, we'd love to know what you thought. Leave your feedback with us below.

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Sorry to bring this up already… but the Christmas questions have begun! The big one we’re being asked is whether we acce...
17/08/2026

Sorry to bring this up already… but the Christmas questions have begun! The big one we’re being asked is whether we accept corporate Christmas bookings, and the answer is absolutely yes.

As a small, cosy bistro, we welcome festive bookings from small businesses only and can accommodate groups of up to six. It’s the ideal spot if you’re after a relaxed, intimate setting for your Christmas get‑together.

If you’d like to book your corporate Christmas meal with us, you can reserve a table here: https://cafeno8.co.uk/reservations/ or call us on 01904 653074. And if you know a small organisation looking for somewhere special for a festive gathering, feel free to tag them below.

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After last week’s dessert post, where we shared our second most popular dessert, we had people asking to see a picture o...
14/08/2026

After last week’s dessert post, where we shared our second most popular dessert, we had people asking to see a picture of our most popular sweet treat: Martin’s infamous banoffee pie. So here it is, in all its glory, beautifully put together using fresh, quality ingredients.

If you haven’t tried our banoffee pie, this is your sign to come and visit us for a sweet treat.

If you’ve already tried our banoffee pie, this is your sign to come and visit us for another one!

See you soon!

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Many thanks to Bev who kindly shared this wonderful feedback with us last month and for the special shout out for Jed❤️W...
13/08/2026

Many thanks to Bev who kindly shared this wonderful feedback with us last month and for the special shout out for Jed❤️

We're so pleased that your son had a brilliant birthday with us and look forward to welcoming you back to Café No.8 Bistro again in the near future.

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If you’re looking for a gift for a foodie, one of our gift vouchers might be the perfect choice.Our gift vouchers are av...
12/08/2026

If you’re looking for a gift for a foodie, one of our gift vouchers might be the perfect choice.

Our gift vouchers are available for any monetary amount, are valid for 12 months, and can be purchased directly from our bistro. If you’re unable to get into town to pick one up, just give us a call on 01904 653 074 and we’ll pop one in the post for you.

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A few delicious dishes that Elizabeth shared with us on Google Reviews, alongside her five‑star rating.If you take any p...
11/08/2026

A few delicious dishes that Elizabeth shared with us on Google Reviews, alongside her five‑star rating.

If you take any pictures at Café No.8 Bistro, please feel free to tag us in them, we love seeing your images.

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A big thank you to olive magazine for naming Café No.8 Bistro as one of the best restaurants in York. 🥰We’re delighted t...
08/08/2026

A big thank you to olive magazine for naming Café No.8 Bistro as one of the best restaurants in York. 🥰

We’re delighted to be recognised alongside so many other brilliant food and drink businesses in York.

To reserve a table with us, visit cafeno8.co.uk/reservations

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Our second most popular dessert here at Café No.8 Bistro… of course, Martin’s infamous Banoffee Pie still takes the top ...
07/08/2026

Our second most popular dessert here at Café No.8 Bistro… of course, Martin’s infamous Banoffee Pie still takes the top spot!

What’s your favourite sweet treat at Café No.8 Bistro?

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Many thanks to our customer (no name was left) who shared this kind review with us on TripAdvisor about their Sunday Lun...
06/08/2026

Many thanks to our customer (no name was left) who shared this kind review with us on TripAdvisor about their Sunday Lunch. We’re so pleased to read that you had an enjoyable time dining with us.

To view our Sunday Lunch menu, visit https://cafeno8.co.uk/menus/sunday-lunch

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Address

8 Gillygate
York
YO317EQ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+441904653074

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